Richly rewarded – Dr. Paul Dhinakaran

“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” (Proverbs 11:25)
Dear friend, this month’s promise is from Proverbs 11:25, “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” Bible also says, “Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days.” (Ecclesiastes 11:1) Yes, our mission in this world is to refresh others. We should be generous. Our mission should be a mission of generosity because our Lord Jesus gave Himself as a sacrifice for all of us to live.

Galatians 2:20 says, He loved us and gave Himself for us “who loved me and gave himself for me.” John 3:16 says so, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” If we follow the Lord Jesus Christ, we should also be generous to give ourselves to God and to people. The Lord says, “Give and it shall be given unto you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”” (Luke 6:38) What is the most underlying principle in receiving blessings, wealth, honor and life? It is through giving that we can receive everything.
Malachi 3:10 also says what will happen when we give unto God by supporting His ministry, “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.” The only area where God says, “Test me” is by giving our tithe for His work for then He promises to pour His blessing upon us. So when you give to God everything comes back multiplied into your life. Are you ready to taste His goodness? Test Him by giving and you will know He never fails.
Prayer:
Loving Father,

I give my life to You completely. Bless me like Joseph and raise me to heights to fulfill Your will for the nation. Help me to give to Your work and see Your blessings being poured out in my life beyond I could contain. Thank You for doing so.

In Jesus’ precious name, I pray. Amen.